Kayne is a former professional tennis player who competed on the ITF and Australian Tennis Circuits, achieving a top-100 national ranking. Benefiting from world-class mentorship during his playing career, he has seamlessly adapted his elite athletic background into a dynamic coaching approach for pickleball. His extensive professional experience includes coaching at major clubs across Western Australia, New South Wales and Hong Kong.

Since founding his own racquet academy in Hong Kong in 2018, Kayne has successfully guided players of all ages and skill levels. His coaching philosophy is straightforward yet highly effective: maximising ball contact during lively, enjoyable sessions ensures rapid progression and cultivates a deeper love for the game.

Raffaele is a dedicated coach who combines technical excellence with a vibrant, supportive environment. Introduced to racquet sports by his father at eight years old, his competitive journey began early. His dedicated training culminated in a successful collegiate career at Edinboro University in the United States, where he helped secure multiple regional and national championships.

Driven by a lifelong passion, Raffaele excels in coaching both children and adults. He is committed to elevating his students’ skills while ensuring they truly enjoy the sport. For Raffaele, the greatest reward is the opportunity to share his tactical wisdom and witness his students’ progress on the court, making every pickleball session both highly productive and deeply rewarding.

Veda is an Asian Pickleball Association (APA)-certified coach and an accomplished multi-sport athlete. At the University of Warwick in the UK, she excelled in competitive badminton, squash and futsal, securing multiple collegiate championships. She has seamlessly transitioned from this athletic background into pickleball, becoming an active competitor who recently secured a fourth-place finish at the World Pickleball Championship Women’ s Singles 5.0 Open (Hong Kong).

Armed with a degree in Health and Medical Sciences, Veda integrates her knowledge of human physiology and sports injury prevention into her coaching. Whether guiding beginners or providing advanced tactical instruction, she ensures every session is both safe and highly effective. Her holistic approach empowers students to elevate their game while maintaining optimal physical well-being.

Lucas is a dedicated athlete who brings over a decade of competitive racquet sports experience to the pickleball court. His impressive record includes winning the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships and earning the “Best Athlete” title at the Inter-School Badminton Competition. He harnesses this powerful athletic foundation in pickleball competition, representing New Emerged Sports Association (NESA) Team 1 as a player.

An APA-certified coach, Lucas expertly integrates his high-level tournament experience into his teaching. Drawing on his deep understanding of racquet mechanics, he creates a dynamic environment for students to master fundamental techniques and advanced match strategies alike.

Coach Jorjay joins the GSTAHK team as a Pickleball professional from Ecuador with coaching experience at private clubs, academies & resorts in Ecuador, the US and most recently the Maldives.

With a strong foundation in Pickleball coaching, Jorjay has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, helping them develop their technique, confidence and enjoyment of the game.

Jorjay began playing and coaching pickleball in 2021 and has been actively involved in the sport ever since. He has competed in tournaments, continued to develop his game through regular play, and gained experience introducing new players to the sport while helping more experienced players refine their skills.

His coaching style focuses on creating a positive, engaging environment where players can improve, stay active and enjoy the social side of racquet sports.

Jorjay’s committed to sharing his Pickleball expertise and knowledge to help grow the game and provide a welcoming experience for players of all levels.